Director of EHS

Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.

Oregon (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Paid holidays

Employer-paid medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Career development opportunities

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to develop and lead a company-wide health, safety, and environmental program for multiple commercial construction sites in the United States. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on field engagement.

You will drive regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and environmental stewardship, while guiding leadership and crews to reduce risk and protect employees across projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in safety/environmental/construct-based field.
OSHA 30 (or 500/510) certification.
8+ years safety experience in commercial construction.
5+ years in a leadership role.
Strong OSHA knowledge and safety standards.
Experience with Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a company-wide EHS strategy across all projects.
Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT and local compliance across sites.
Oversee environmental programs including SWPPP and site inspections.
Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
Coach field leaders on safety accountability and culture.
Partner with leadership to embed risk mitigation in project planning.
Manage fleet safety programs and driver safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Fleet safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

OSHA 30 or 500/510

Tools

Procore

EM 385

Job description

Position Summary The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive safety and environmental program across all commercial construction operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance while driving a proactive safety culture that reduces incidents, protects employees, minimizes environmental impact, and mitigates organizational risk—including fleet-related exposures. This position is both strategic and hands-on -requiring strong field engagement, leadership influence, and the ability to hold teams accountable in fast-paced, high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Environmental & Risk Strategy

Maintain and execute a company-wide EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Establish leading and lagging metrics across safety, environmental, and vehicle incidents
Partner with executive leadership to embed risk mitigation into project planning and execution
Lead company-wide safety initiatives

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee environmental compliance programs, including SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans), erosion control, and site environmental inspections
Maintain all required environmental permits, documentation, and reporting
Develop and update safety and environmental policies (fall protection, hazard communication, spill prevention, etc.)
Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors

Field Operations, Incident & Fleet Management

Conduct regular job site visits, audits, and safety/environmental inspections across multiple project sites
Lead all incident investigations, including:
- Workplace injuries and near misses with the support of HR
- Environmental incidents (spills, violations, SWPPP failures)
- Fleet/vehicle accidents and motor vehicle incidents
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions
Oversee fleet safety programs, including driver safety standards, MVR reviews, and accident trend analysis
Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and claims coordination with insurance providers
Support project teams in developing site-specific safety and environmental plans

Training, Development & Culture

Design and implement training programs covering safety, environmental compliance, and driver/fleet safety
Ensure all employees and subcontractors meet required certifications and compliance standards
Coach and mentor field leaders, superintendents, and project managers on safety and environmental accountability
Promote a culture of proactive reporting (near misses, hazards, environmental risks)

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

Develop and enforce subcontractor safety and environmental prequalification processes
Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety, environmental, and fleet-related expectations
Partner with procurement and operations to ensure risk requirements are contractually enforced

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

TRIR, DART, EMR
Environmental compliance metrics (SWPPP audits, violations, corrective actions)
Fleet incident rates and vehicle-related claims
Identify trends and implement data-driven improvements
Present safety, environmental, and fleet risk performance to executive leadership
Implement and optimize EHS and fleet management systems/technology
All other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
OSHA 30 (or 500/510) certification
8+ years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction
5+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
Experience with EM 385
Experience managing safety across multiple job sites and project teams
Proven track record of reducing incidents and improving safety performance
CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST, or similar certification is preferred
Experience with Procore is preferred
Certified to give Equipment, CPR, Fall Pro, etc trainings is a plus

About Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.

LLCI is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite construction professionals. We are seeking individuals that are ready to help us deliver on our mission: We provide our clients with the best customer experience through our first-class construction services. As innovators in the industry, we promote an exceptional work environment, sound fiscal principles, and the most transparent owner/client relationship in the industry.

LLCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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